Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Drivers Are On A Strike And Twitter Seems To Be Enjoying It A LOT!

So, once again the Auto Rickshaw Union in Mumbai declared a strike to protest against paid taxi services and demand yet another hike in price. But this time, Mumbai isn’t hating on the rickshaw wallahs, they’re actually loving it, and they took to Twitter to express their opinions. mumbai auto strike

Soon, #AutoStrike started trending on Twitter and people from all over Mumbai started pouring out their opinions, and it ranged from funny and sarcastic to downright brutal and hateful. mumbai auto strike

1.

There will be no more accidents or rough drivings on roads at least today. Carry on with your #AutoStrike and do it more frequently.

— Naisharg (@DnUaDsEh) August 31, 2016

 

2.

Why don't working class go on strike ever?
Not that they are happy & satisfied with their industry.#AutoStrike #mumbai

— Vandana (@vandy1009) August 31, 2016

 

3.

Rickshaw,auto,kaali peeli guys,this is your own doing&now will be your own undoing. The Shameless No is now on strike! Brilliant!#AutoStrike

— Unnati Bajpai (@unnatibajpai) August 31, 2016

 

4.

Trust me Mumbai roads are looking much better today bcz of Auto & Taxi union strike. #AutoStrike

— Sanjib (@Sanjib_kr) August 31, 2016

 

5.

No auto No Traffic ..Reach office in 20 Min usually its takes 40 Min..Thanks For strike Please Ban auto in Mumbai.. #AutoStrike

— Dhananjay kumar (@Dkumar_dj) August 31, 2016

 

6.

https://twitter.com/AkshaySarnaik/status/770847715399962624

 

7.

It's so quiet on the streets today. #AutoStrike

— anymysha (@anymysha) August 31, 2016

 

8.

#AutoStrike : Yesterday, decided to take auto instead of Ola. 5 of them refused. Never again!! These guys deserve to go out of business.

— Anuj Singhal अनुज सिंघल (@_anujsinghal) August 31, 2016

 

9.

#AutoStrike what a wonderful way to beat the competition!

— Zalak Bhavsar (@andzalak) August 31, 2016

 

10.

Me: Sion jaoge?
Autowala: NO
M: dadar?
A: NO
M: Bandra?
A: NO
M:Andheri
A: NO

M: Strike pe jaoge?
A: Yes!!#AutoStrike

— Mostly Carbon (@s_manjari) August 31, 2016

 

11.

Why the fuck would these cunts be on an #AutoStrike? Their sky rocketing charges & attitude is the reason people opt for Ubers & Olas!

— Dee. (@ShutterMakhi) August 31, 2016

 

12.

https://twitter.com/Autowaala/status/770835188850970625

 

13.

Everyday is #AutoStrike in #Mumbai. When have they ever agreed to go where you want to!

— Ankita Kulkarni (@ankitakul13) August 31, 2016

 

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https://twitter.com/DevangPat/status/770834868921958401

 

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So what do you do when you have real good competition ?
You go on a strike & ask your competition to not be good !#AutoStrike

— Manali Gharat (@ManaliGharat) August 31, 2016

 

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#AutoStrike , because protesting about loss of livelihood by not going to work makes ALL the sense in the world.

— Rajitha Ksetty (@RajithaKsetty) August 31, 2016

 

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Say Yes to #AutoStrike So You Can Play #counterstrike at Home 😂😂

— लघर वघर घर पर है . ( Lagharvagharamdavadi ) (@vlvareloaded) August 31, 2016

 

18.

"WHAT THE HELL IS A RICKSHAW?"
– People from Town#AutoStrike

— 𝚁𝚊𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝 (@basicallyrachit) August 31, 2016

 

19.

The roads today #AutoStrike pic.twitter.com/3ccJeJ1jqE

— GlocalJunction (@GlocalJunction) August 31, 2016

 

20.

And then they wonder why Ubers and Olas are a hit! Had to wait ages for any sort of transport today 🙁 #AutoStrike

— Richa Sonpatki (@MumbaiMuggle) August 31, 2016

 

21.

https://twitter.com/DalveerSingh_/status/770854034806800384

 

22.

Oh well , pollution ,traffic ,population & my weight all looks like going down thank you #AutoStrike.

— Vinay Singh (@win_oye) August 31, 2016

 

23.

https://twitter.com/Bir_harkamal/status/770853224966397952

 

24.

#AutoStrike I love the auto-rickshaw drivers, when they are not seen on the road.

— NoMad (@Groovenath) August 31, 2016

 

25.

When Autowalas realise you're doing fine without them #AutoStrike pic.twitter.com/Xr1WH4Nkw1

— Gia kashyap (@Giasaysthat) August 31, 2016

Maybe this time, auto-wallahs will learn not to say no to every passenger!

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